The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

The Mayor tried to reason with Grant. "But right now, Salvador Corporation is in the eye of the storm. If I force the project into your hands and the higher-ups decide to investigate, I won't be able to escape responsibility!"

Grant said, "If they investigate, I might not be able to save your position, but I can assure you a lifetime of wealth. But if you choose to go against me, you won't just lose your position. You'll be left with nothing."

Under the moonlight, Grant toyed with an exquisite antique teacup in his hand. His half- closed eyes radiated a chill. "You worked so hard to climb to where you are today. Do you really think you can stomach losing everything?"

After ending the call, he glanced at Jace, who stood motionless at his side. A faint smirk lifted his lips.

"Clarice is still in custody. It'll take another two days before she's released. The lab needs someone to oversee things. Jace, I'll have to trouble you with this."

Jace stiffened in surprise. "I failed in my task. You aren't punishing me?"

Grant's smile was unreadable. "It wasn't your fault. You were ambushed. Otherwise, I know you wouldn't have let me down."

Leaving the villa, Jace slid into his car, only to realize his thin shirt was already drenched in cold sweat.

He had followed Grant for years, regarding him as an adopted parent, never once feeling fear.

But this time, hesitation, conflict, unease, and guilt twisted into something darker-an unspoken terror clawing at his chest.

was he afraid

that he could no longer control-the fear that Grant might see

discomfort gnawing at him, Jace lit a cigarette, inhaling deeply as he

how long he had been driving when

to see a

eyes narrowed. He floored the gas pedal, executing a flawless drift at the next turn. The tires screeched against the pavement, smoke curling into the

paced anxiously around

dropped everything to stay by her side,

call came in

terrible. It keeps cutting in and out. I think I'm getting closer to the target you

clenched. "But now you're moving away from

subordinate sounded helpless. "Madam Mila, I'm so sorry! But that guy's driving skills are insane-he lost me with a single

"Bella, why would Jace be near

villa was in the area,

gone!" Mila exclaimed

mountains is weak. It'll come back once he reaches